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as in thigh
a lower limb of an animal he broke his leg when he accidentally stepped in that gopher hole

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as in stage
a portion of a trip on the first leg of the cruise they went south to the Caribbean

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Recent Examples of leg Simultaneously lower your right arm and left leg toward the floor. Jakob Roze, Health, 14 July 2025 Garcia joins a Yankees bullpen that lost Jake Cousins to season-ending elbow surgery and that currently has Mark Leiter Jr. (stress fracture in leg) and Yerry De los Santos (elbow discomfort) on the injured list. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025 In video footage of his first day back on the job, Freddie behaves confidently, assessing the airport terminal happenings, rising on his hind legs to sniff a mountain of luggage and happily snarfing a treat. Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 July 2025 At one point, a finalist lifted their leg to reveal their bloodied toes and the remains of a shredded shoe. CNN Money, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for leg
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  • For the same reasons, even using whole-body deodorants near the genitals (say, on your inner thigh) can be risky.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 July 2025
  • Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, your gaze forward, and your core engaged. Descend into a squat until your thighs are roughly parallel, then return to standing.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 14 July 2025
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  • After playing a round Saturday (July 12) at the American Century Championship, Romano hit the stage with a live band and backup vocalists in a New York Jets T-shirt and backward cap.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 July 2025
  • The Favors will hit the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, and Central Park Summerstage in New York.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
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  • Both arrived to Tanganyika Wildlife Park in 2014 and have had five calves together, including the latest addition.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 July 2025
  • Senga, who missed the entirety of the 2024 season outside of a few innings with a shoulder injury and a calf strain, was on track for another All-Star appearance before he was injured trying to cover first base.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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  • Meanwhile, additional photos show the family of three sitting in bed with Romy on her mother's lap and Jared leaning over beside them.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Vertical Applications While Parker admits the traditional style of lap siding still dominates the siding landscape, verticality is certainly having a moment.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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  • Her Wimbledon look wasn't complete without a very special accessory: the purple and green bow tie pin that represents her patron role of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 12 July 2025
  • On sale for $23, this compact emergency alarm has a simple pull-top pin design and includes a large gold keychain clip that can be attached to your keys or bag.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025

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“Leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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